Edward McClain
Edward Browning 'E. B.' McClain (born April 29, 1940) was a Democratic member of the Alabama Senate, representing the 19th District from 1995 through 2009. Previously he was a member of the Alabama House of Representatives, from 1987 through 1994.
Edward 'E. B.' McClain | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Alabama Senate from the 19th district | |
| In office 1995 - January 21, 2009 | |
| Succeeded by | Priscilla Dunn |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 29, 1940 Bessemer, Alabama |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Eloise |
| Profession | Chemist |
Conviction
McClain vacated his senate seat on January 21, 2009, after being convicted in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama on 48 counts of theft, money laundering, mail fraud, bribery, conspiracy, and political corruption. In conspiracy with Pastor Samuel L. Pettagrue, McClain stole over $150,000 of government grant money.[1][2]
References
- http://blog.al.com Archived 2016-12-07 at the Wayback Machine | May 3, 2011 | Former state Senator E.B. McClain pleads guilty to theft charge | Jeremy Gray |
- | May 19, 2009 | Former Pastor Samuel P. Pettagrue Sentenced for Conspiracy, Mail Fraud, Bribery, and Money Laundering | U.S. Attorney’s Office | | Northern District of Alabama |
External links
- Alabama State Legislature - Senator Edward B. "E. B." McClain official government website
- Follow the Money - Edward (E B) McClain
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